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2012 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1653239
Internal NHTSA #	11318796
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2012
File date	08/03/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 15 yr old son (permitted driver), my husband, and i were driving when the car started to jerk, and then stalled completely in the middle of traffic! Luckily nobody was hurt, and we were able to get it towed to a kia service center. I have an open recall sc176. The diagnosis from kia fell under all of the criteria & symptoms with the recall. They first diagnosed it as a timing valve, sent a quote ordered parts,then called 2 hours before i am supposed to pick it up, and said my engine now needs replaced. It won't be warranted under the recall because a "code" did not appear. Mind you they found all of this out after they did the ecu upgrade with the recall. I know nothing about a code, but first it was misdiagnosed, then now i need a new engine, and the recall is still open for my vin. No engine compression test was done, and it took me calling kia headquarters for them to own a tech line case. I was told by headquarters they can only request info via email, then get a voicemail saying that they "called" them, and they said they cannot get the code. Not buying it, and this was a safety occurrence that happened with my son driving. Waiting on the diagnosis now from kia after the 4th request to them.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	127100
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MILFORD, IN
VIN pattern	KNDJT2A54C7XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	55
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SOUL Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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